Chad Weather

🇹🇩 1 city covered · Africa · tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
September to November

Weather in Chad at a glance

Our Chad coverage centers on N'Djamena, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 106°F (41°C) in May and 90°F (32°C) in January, with about 63 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: N'Djamena - annual average 84°
  • Best time to visit: September to November
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry

The bigger picture

N'Djamena averages 10.4 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 532 mm (20.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally September to November. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the N'Djamena climate page.

Live weather across Chad today

Chad cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
N'Djamena 84° May · 106° Jan · 63° 63 10.4 0

Chad weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 90° 63° 0 10.8 h/day
February 95° 67° 0 10.9 h/day
March 104° 77° 0 11.0 h/day
April 107° 81° 0 11.2 h/day
May 106° 84° 2 11.0 h/day
June 100° 81° 7 10.4 h/day
July 92° 77° 16 9.4 h/day
August 86° 74° 22 8.4 h/day
September 90° 75° 12 9.8 h/day
October 96° 75° 4 10.6 h/day
November 97° 71° 0 10.9 h/day
December 91° 65° 0 10.6 h/day

Chad weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Chad?
Averaged across the covered cities, September to November offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Chad?
Snow is essentially absent in the Chad cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Chad like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.

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